Nexstar Media Group/$NXST
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About Nexstar Media Group
Nexstar is the largest television station owner-operator in the United States with over 200 stations in 116 markets, reaching 220 million people. Of its 200 stations, 155 are affiliated with the four national broadcast networks: CBS, Fox, NBC, and ABC. Pending approval, Nexstar's merger with Tegna would bring Nexstar's station total to 259 in 133 markets, reaching 80% of the US population. Nexstar also owns NewsNation (formerly WGN), a cable news network, 75% of the fifth national broadcaster, the CW, and a 31% stake in Food Network and Cooking Channel.
Ticker
$NXST
Sector
Communication
Primary listing
Employees
12,389
Headquarters
Website
NXST Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$6.2B
10.64
$19.36
1.03
$7.27
3.61%
Price and volume
Market cap
$6.2B
Beta
1.03
52-week high
$223.36
52-week low
$141.66
Average daily volume
397K
Dividend rate
$7.27
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.689
Quick ratio
1.526
Long term debt to equity
289.229
Total debt to equity
295.789
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
34.70%
Interest coverage (TTM)
3.01%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
1,713
Gross margin (TTM)
58.62%
Net profit margin (TTM)
11.93%
Operating margin (TTM)
23.27%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
29.56%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$430,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
6.68%
Return on equity (TTM)
26.37%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
10.636
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.198
Price to book
2.77
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-1.17
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
5.079
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
19.69%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
40.541
Dividend yield (TTM)
3.53%
Forward dividend yield
3.61%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
6.55%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
53.49%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
3.05%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
21.29%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-3.56%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
22.83%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
30.43%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
26.44%
What the Analysts think about NXST
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Nexstar Media Group stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Nexstar beat Q2 2025 revenue and EPS forecasts, posting $1.23 billion in net revenue versus $1.21 billion expected and EPS of $3.06, demonstrating continued operational strength despite sector challenges (Reuters).
Analyst consensus remains positive: 7 out of 9 rate Nexstar as “buy” or “strong buy,” with a median 12-month price target of $200, representing about 6.5% upside from late July levels (Reuters).
The planned Tegna acquisition is expected to deliver $300 million in annual net synergies and a 14% post-tax return, while increasing Nexstar’s reach to 80% of U.S. households—boosting its scale and negotiating leverage (Reuters).
Lower political advertising revenue in Q2 led to a 14.2% year-over-year drop in net income and a 6% decrease in adjusted EBITDA, highlighting Nexstar’s exposure to non-election year ad spending cycles (Reuters).
Nexstar’s planned $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna currently breaches FCC ownership limits and may require asset sales or face legal hurdles, risking delays and further regulatory conditions (Reuters).
Streaming video now captures 43.5% of total TV viewership—more than double traditional broadcast—heightening competition for audience and ad spending and hastening the shift of advertising budgets away from conventional local TV (Los Angeles Times).
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 1 Sept 2025.
NXST Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
NXST Earnings Performance
Company profitability
NXST News
AllArticlesVideos
What to know about Nexstar as ABC pulls Kimmel indefinitely
Fox Business3 hours ago
Nexstar Will Pull ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!' From Its ABC Stations ‘Indefinitely' After Kimmel's Comments On Charlie Kirk
Forbes1 day ago
Jimmy Kimmel dropped by ABC amid affiliate revolt following Charlie Kirk comments
Market Watch1 day ago
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Nexstar Media Group stock?
Nexstar Media Group (NXST) has a market cap of $6.2B as of September 19, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Nexstar Media Group stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Nexstar Media Group (NXST) stock is 10.64 as of September 19, 2025.
Does Nexstar Media Group stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Nexstar Media Group (NXST) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of September 19, 2025, the dividend rate is $7.27 and the yield is 3.61%. Nexstar Media Group has a payout ratio of 34.7% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Nexstar Media Group dividend payment date?
The next Nexstar Media Group (NXST) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Nexstar Media Group?
Nexstar Media Group (NXST) has a beta rating of 1.03. This means that it is more volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 2 would indicate the stock moves twice as much as the market.